{"product_id":"storytime-with-dashawn-may-30-2026","title":"Storytime with Dashawn | May 30, 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eArt House Productions presents\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStorytime with Dashawn\u003cbr\u003eSaturday, May 30th at 12:00pm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eStorytime for the whole family! Enjoy book readings and live music at \u003cstrong\u003eS\u003cem\u003etorytime with Dashawn\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Author and teacher, Dashawn Simms, invites you to an afternoon of kindness and positivity. Dashawn will read from his two books: \u003cem\u003eDJ's First Day\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eKindness Looks Like Love\u003c\/em\u003e. This program will feature a choir performance in between readings. Fun and educational for all ages. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the show stick around for a post-show talkback with Dashawn. Both books will be on sale before and after the program. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arthouseproductions.ludus.com\/show_page.php?show_id=200528814\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1910\/9719\/files\/Shopify_Button_template_79_2048x2048.png?v=1739212400\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT \u003cem\u003eDJ'S FIRST DAY\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eStarting school is a big moment for every child—full of new faces, new routines, and new emotions. \u003cem\u003eDJ’s First Day\u003c\/em\u003e gently follows DJ as he navigates his very first day of kindergarten, moving from uncertainty to confidence with the support of a caring teacher and the comfort of his family.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT \u003cem\u003eKINDNESS LOOKS LIKE LOVE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eKindness Looks Like Love\u003c\/em\u003e is a beautifully illustrated story that shows how love and kindness can shine in everyday family moments. Through the eyes of siblings DJ, Jalena, and baby Travis, readers will experience small but powerful acts of care—helping, sharing, comforting, and working together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT DASHAWN SIMMS:\u003cbr\u003eDa'Shawn Simms\u003c\/strong\u003e is resident of Jersey City, a teacher, father of a daughter and two boys, husband, author of two amazing children's books called \u003cem\u003eDJ's First Day\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eKindness Looks Like Lov\u003c\/em\u003ee. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTICKETS:\u003cbr\u003eGeneral Admission (Children \u0026amp; Adults): $10.00\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUPPORTER General Admission: $20.00\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday, May 30, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoors: 11:00 PM | Show: 12:00 PM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArt House Productions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e345 Marin Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eACCESSIBILITY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArt House Productions is committed to accessibility and inclusion. 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